Cheap Homes for Rent in Shadyside Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $1,200 (14 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Shadyside area of Pittsburgh.

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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5 Bayard Rd, Unit 1, Unit 1

5 Bayard Rd
PittsburghPA15213

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Cheapest Available Shadyside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shadyside area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at Highmont priced from $910. Thames Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Shadyside apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
HighmontWhitmanStudio,1BA$910
Thames ManorAffordable Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$975
Aberdeen ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,000
CavendishWoods1BR,1BA$1,000
Ambassador ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shadyside, PA

As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shadyside area is the $1.00 price per square foot 419 S Atlantic Ave Model at 419 S Atlantic Ave, Unit 1st 2nd floors in the in the Middle Hill neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Shadyside apartment is the Typical 3 Bedroom Model at 5610 Elmer Street starting at $2,337 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Squirrel Hill North neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shadyside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
419 S Atlantic Ave, Unit 1st 2nd floors419 S Atlantic Ave4BR,2BA$1.00
5610 Elmer StreetTypical 3 Bedroom3BR,3BA$1.45
534 Aspen St, Unit 2534 Aspen St2BR,2BA$1.00
Walnut Street Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.43
Kingston Apartments5715 Elmer Street2BR,1BA$1.40
5127 Liberty Ave5127 Liberty Ave2BR,1BA$1.36
402 S Winebiddle St, Unit 3rd floor402 S Winebiddle St2BR,2BA$1.50
5604 Fifth Avenue-Claridge2BR/1.0BA Upstairs2BR,1BA$1.39
4909 CENTRE AVE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.21
5519 5th Ave, Unit A15519 5th Ave1BR,1BA$1.43

Frequently Asked Questions about Shadyside

What type of rentals are currently available in Shadyside?

There are currently 531 Apartments for Rent in Shadyside, PA with pricing that ranges from $620 to $6,000. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shadyside ranging from $1,299 to $7,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Shadyside?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Shadyside ranges from $1,299 to $7,950 with an average monthly rent of $3,120.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Shadyside?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Shadyside range from $620 to $4,235, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,925 to $7,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,895.

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